Secondaries Associate

Ropes & Gray LLP; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Ropes & Gray LLP in Washington, DC seeks a transactional or funds attorney to join the Alternative Asset Opportunities practice. You will advise sovereign wealth funds and mega-investors on complex deals across asset classes globally, including private equity, real estate, and fund investments, with flexibility for exceptional remote arrangements.

You will draft and negotiate transaction and fund documents, advise on structuring and regulatory considerations, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Three to seven years of transactional or fund experience at a major law firm, with exposure to private equity or fund formation transactions.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex investment and/or fund-related agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in leveraging AI technology and other emerging legal tools to improve the quality and efficiency of proficient legal work.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents related to complex transactions across asset classes, including private equity, credit, real estate, venture capital, and infrastructure;
• Advise on deal structuring, governance arrangements, and regulatory considerations across global transactions;
• Prepare and review transaction agreements, limited partnership agreements, subscription documents, side letters, and related documentation;
• Collaborate with colleagues across Ropes & Gray's cross-disciplinary transactional, tax, finance and regulatory teams, to deliver integrated client solutions; and
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions from term sheet through closing.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

AI tools

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

Ropes & Gray is seeking a transactional or funds Attorney to join our Alternative Asset Opportunities practice group. This role involves advising sovereign wealth funds and other ‘mega’ investors on complex transactions across asset classes and globally, including secondary transactions, joint ventures, co-investments, fund investments, and other strategic investment opportunities. Remote work arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents related to complex transactions across asset classes, including private equity, credit, real estate, venture capital, and infrastructure;
• Advise on deal structuring, governance arrangements, and regulatory considerations across global transactions;
• Prepare and review transaction agreements, limited partnership agreements, subscription documents, side letters, and related documentation;
• Collaborate with colleagues across Ropes & Gray's cross-disciplinary transactional, tax, finance and regulatory teams, to deliver integrated client solutions; and
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions from term sheet through closing.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
• Three to seven years of transactional or fund experience at a major law firm, with exposure to private equity or fund formation transactions
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex investment and/or fund-related agreements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Interest in leveraging AI technology and other emerging legal tools to improve the quality and efficiency of proficient legal work

Compensation

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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